Pre-Writing Category Matrix for Benefits of Classroom Library Collaboration Case Study
Students
Classroom teachers
School Librarians
Administrators
Individualized support for learning new concepts Increased opportunity for authentic learning Peggy-Kinder teacher
Learn new technology tools for instruction Pat -7th grade teacher
Feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment
Global perspective of student achievement Paula-principal
Learn information literacy skills and technology necessary for employment
Consistency of thought and academic language across the curriculum -Karen
Increased student access of the school library
Increased student performance on assessment
Increased performance on assessment
Access to additional resources
Knowledgeable and resourceful-Mary Ann
Shared accountability for student performance
Individualized attention Peggy-Kinder
Opportunity to exchange ideas and problem solve together (Williamson 26)
Take curriculum to a deeper level-Judy
Input for needed campus professional development
Increased student performance on assessment
Assistance in the development of assessment instruments
Quotes:
"The kids feel the library is their classroom and that's our goal." Peggy-Kindergarten teacher
"There is no one else who impacts the academic achievement of every single child in the building." Paula
"I'm able to use the same wording back in my classroom and we're able to see the students use the same wording in other classrooms so common strands of thought travel across the curriculum." Karen "I believe in authentic learning and having students find answers to questions on their own." Judy "The kids work with two teachers instead of one." Peggy
Citations:
"Kindergarten Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2001. Web. 02 Feb. 2014. "Elementary Principal." Interview by Judy Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2012. Web. 05 Feb 2014. "8th-grade Language Arts Teacher." Interview by Judy Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2009. Web. 05 Feb 2014.
"Kindergarten Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2001. Web. 06 Feb. 2014. "Third-Grade Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2001. Web. 06 Feb 2014. "7th-Grade Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2009. Web. 06 Feb 2014.
Zmuda, Allison, and Violet H. Harada. "The Learning Specialist: Clarifying the Role of Library Media Specialists." Librarians as Learning Specialists: Meeting the Learning Imperative for the 21st Century. Eds. Allison Zmuda and Violet H. Harada. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2008. 23-43 Print.
Williamson, Kirsty, Alyson Archibald, and Joy McGregor. "Shared Vision: A Key To Successful Collaboration?." School Libraries Worldwide 16.2 (2010): 16-30. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text. Web. 3 Feb. 2014.
Case Study
Increased opportunity for authentic learning
Peggy-Kinder teacher
Pat -7th grade teacher
"The kids feel the library is their classroom and that's our goal." Peggy-Kindergarten teacher
"There is no one else who impacts the academic achievement of every single child in the building." Paula
"I'm able to use the same wording back in my classroom and we're able to see the students use the same wording in other classrooms so common strands of thought travel across the curriculum." Karen
"I believe in authentic learning and having students find answers to questions on their own." Judy
"The kids work with two teachers instead of one." Peggy
Citations:
"Kindergarten Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2001. Web. 02 Feb. 2014.
"Elementary Principal." Interview by Judy Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2012. Web. 05 Feb 2014.
"8th-grade Language Arts Teacher." Interview by Judy Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2009. Web. 05 Feb 2014.
"Kindergarten Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2001. Web. 06 Feb. 2014.
"Third-Grade Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2001. Web. 06 Feb 2014.
"7th-Grade Teacher." Interview by Judi Moreillon. YouTube. N.p., 2009. Web. 06 Feb 2014.
Zmuda, Allison, and Violet H. Harada. "The Learning Specialist: Clarifying the Role of Library Media Specialists." Librarians as Learning Specialists:
Meeting the Learning Imperative for the 21st Century. Eds. Allison Zmuda and Violet H. Harada. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2008. 23-43
Print.
Williamson, Kirsty, Alyson Archibald, and Joy McGregor. "Shared Vision: A Key To Successful Collaboration?." School Libraries Worldwide 16.2 (2010): 16-30. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text. Web. 3 Feb. 2014.